I am not used to crocheting from charts. I am left-handed, and trying to make Extra 0-1237 seating pad. Could you produce a video in reading charts if one is left-handed. Is the beginning chain 3 counted as the first dc in rows 1-4? Would I get the same result if I printed the chart as a mirror image, and started on the left side, and worked toward the right? Also, Eskimo is E weight, 14 ply. Does C +C mean I could substitute two strands of aran C weight, 10 ply?

DROPS Design04.05.2016 kl. 09:13:

Dear Mrs Ferguson, in diagrams like in DROPS Extra 0-1237, every round is read from the right towards the left - you'll find diagram text over diagram (round 1-4 start with 3 ch and finish with 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round) - You can get further individual assistance for left-handed crocheters from your DROPS store. Read more about groups and alternatives here. Happy crocheting!

Patricia03.05.2016 kl. 11:21:

The Eskimo uni color yarn is not on sale at the store...Is it normal?
Thank you!

DROPS Design09.05.2016 kl. 10:43:

Dear Patricia. If the store sells uni colour Eskimo, this should also be in sale right now. Contact the shop to inform or let us know if there are any problems.

Jamie01.05.2016 kl. 14:51:

I was going to order some Eskimo uni color yarn. On the website, it shows it's on sale, but when I add it to my cart via the website and go to check out, it's listed at full price. How do I get the sale price?

DROPS Design02.05.2016 kl. 13:22:

Dear Jamie, it looks like the DROPS Superstore has now updated their prices, you can now place your order and get the discount. Happy knitting!

Natalie Plows27.04.2016 kl. 02:42:

With this pattern: DROPS 110-13, why would I have to use two strands of Eskimo OR 1 strand of Polaris when they are both 14ply? Can it be done with just 1 strand of Eskimo?

DROPS Design27.04.2016 kl. 09:03:

Dear Mrs Plows, this pattern is worked with either 2 strands Eskimo held tog as just 1 or 1 strand Polaris - read more about alternative and groups here. See here ponchos worked with 1 strand Eskimo (or a yarn group E). Happy knitting!

I have just finished knitting a sweater in Eskimo and it is wonderful yarn; very soft and fluffy. However it would be great if this came in larger balls, at least 100 gramms. With a 50 g ball one has so many ends to darn in when making a garment

Jasmine09.03.2016 kl. 16:19:

Dear customer service: I bought some Eskimo but I found out it has animal ordor. I think because the fiber was free chemical treated. I would like to know how to eliminate the ordor. Thank you very much.

DROPS Design09.03.2016 kl. 19:03:

Dear Jasmine, after washing the odor may go away, your DROPS store may have some more tips for you, do not hesitate to contact them, either per mail or telephone. Happy knitting!

Hi I love y his wool but what is the best way to wash a garment so it does not shrink or felt afterwards thanks

DROPS Design29.02.2016 kl. 10:26:

Dear Angel, you will find all care instructions on the label as well as on our website (tab "care" on shadecard) - and read more here - Your DROPS store will also give you also more tips & advices. Happy knitting!

I am from Australia and I love your patterns for slipper's.You recommend 8mm needles for Drops Eskimo but the pattern asks for 6mm.What is correct?Also what ply is the wool?I am thinking maybe 12 or 16 ply.Eagerly waiting your reply.
Thanking you Margaret Riley

DROPS Design07.04.2015 kl. 10:50:

Dear Mrs Riley, DROPS Eskimo is a bulky yarn (14 ply) see also here - remember to check your gauge working a swatch to get the correct tension stated in the pattern, sometimes you need to work tighter and sometimes looser, depending on the pattern. Happy knitting!

Sad to see that my two favourite colours of Eskimo uni colour is gone. It was a light grey-green shade and a darker grey-green shade (I don't have the colour numbers available). Lovely together and pretty with other colours. I hope you will take them back into production again.

I am allergic to wool, can you suggest a yarn, either cotton or acrylic, to substitute for Eskimo?

DROPS Design25.10.2014 kl. 10:10:

Dear Jeanette, you can try working with yarn from a differrent group - see our yarn group here and combinations between yarn group there. Remember your DROPS store can give you tips & advices. Happy knitting!

Linda Stryjak16.10.2014 kl. 01:51:

I have a pattern for the red cozy slippers but I cannot figure out how much yarn I need. Where can I find this?

DROPS Design16.10.2014 kl. 10:16:

Dear Mrs Stryjak, you will find at the right side of the picture in the pattern page the total amount of yarn required for each size, ie divide the total amount of yarn by 50 g the ball Eskimo, eg if the pattern says 300 g DROPS Eskimo, divide by 50 g the ball Eskimo : 300/50 = 6 - you will then need in that case 6 balls Eskimo. Happy knintting!

Hi, since I can't understand the comments here (except for the German ones) and can't find the answer on the site, I'm going to ask it here: how do you wash this? Is it even possible? I really don't want it to felt.